The political romance between Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar is about to break up, following Obi’s comments today in Onitsha. Obi’s spirited return to the Labour Party (LP) stage in Anambra State this week signals a strategic recalibration in Nigeria’s opposition dynamics. It is also a subtle rebuttal to growing tensions within the emerging anti-Tinubu […]
Jide Courage
Jide Courage is a pseudonym for a veteran journalist and editor who writes for Enugu Metro and other Nigerian newspapers and websites.
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Candidate Chioma Ifemeludike
Profile of Candidate Chioma Ifemeludike Party: African Action Congress (AAC).Position Contested: Governor of Anambra State.Election Date: 8 November 2025 🔹 Who is Chioma Ifemeludike? Chioma Ifemeludike is a Nollywood actress, film producer, humanitarian, and outspoken activist. A dynamic and courageous leader, she is the official Governorship candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) for the […]
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INEC Confirms 8 Nov date for Anambra election
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officially confirms that the Anambra 2025 Governorship Election takes place on Saturday, 8 November 2025. The confirmation came via a 7 June press release which also included the final list of candidates contesting in the election. Sixteen out of Nigeria’s 19 registered political parties are fielding candidates in what promises […]
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8 Questions for EFCC on the transfer of Enugu assets to AMCON
Analysis by Enugu Metro Editors Below are 8 questions for EFCC that our editors found unanswered following the handover of Enugu’s assets to AMCON. For most of the questions and issues, the answers were either inconsistent or opaque. 1. Inconsistency Between Past and Present Asset Transfers QUESTION ARISING: If all the assets stem from the […]
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A Nigerian disease called Xylophagia
This disease is non-discriminatory. It affects both state and federal officials. Ministers and commissioners. Governors and directors. Even local government chairmen who can’t spell “audit” somehow develop symptoms when the village transformer goes missing with its budget.
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The Igbo blood in Davido
The blood that flows in Davido—Igbo, Yoruba, Nigerian—isn’t divided. It’s mixed. It’s strong. It’s loud. And if we listen carefully, we might find that it sings a tune the rest of the country is longing to hear.
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Enugu transforming Nsude Pyramids to a tourism hub
Nsude, a quiet rural community in Udi LGA of Enugu State, is set for transformation as the state government unveils a bold plan to make it a major tourist destination. At the heart of this initiative is the construction of a 600-metre canopy walkway—set to be the longest in Nigeria and the first of its kind in the South-East.
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Enugu to construct canopy walkway at Awhum
Already famed for its mystical waterfall, sacred cave, and tranquil monastery, the canopy walkway, when completed, will transform Awhum into an even more exciting destination.
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Enugu to construct zipline at Ngwo, first in Nigeria
The Enugu State Government has announced plans to construct Nigeria’s first zipline at the scenic Ngwo Pine Forest. The zipline is one of the bold moves to position Enugu as a leading destination for eco-tourism and adventure travel in the Coal City state. State Government Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dame Ugochi Madueke, announced the […]
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Behold Pope Leo XIV, the brand-new Catholic Pontiff
Catholic Cardinals elect American-born but naturalized Peruvian citizen, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, as new Pope. He took the name, Pope Leo XIV, as he gets set to lead the largest Christian organnisation in the world.